Bed Rest ain't so fun!

Hi All,

I just wanted to let all of our family and friends know that I have as of yesterday been put on bedrest. I am actually sitting in the hospital as we speak with all these lovely monitors on me! so very FUN...my belly itches from it!

Anyway,here is what happened as of yesterday. I went in for my monthly U/S yesterday (my first one by myself mind you...wouldnt you know it) and after our ultrasound tech took all the measurements for the babies, which they are doing great by the way measuring in at 28 weeks (2.54 lbs) for baby A and 28 weeks & 4 days (2.65 lbs) for baby B, she then took measurements vaginally of my cervix because it seemed very short in the regular U/S. She said that she wanted to get my doctor to come in and look at the images, but not to be alarmed. So they set me up in another room, while the reviewed it. My Dr comes in and states that my cervix looks like it has shortened and gotten soft, so she did a pelvic exam and indeed concluded the same thing...she determined my cervix had dilated to 1.41. She immediately decided to admit me to the hospital for overnight observation, and that I would be recieving a shot of steroids to help aid the babies lung development incase they were to come earlier than desired. We are only 28 weeks and 5 days as of our admission to the hospital last night...so its a bit scary as I am sure most of you can relate to.

When I called Boo at work yesterday, I think I scared him. His first words out of his mouth were "hun I am in a meeting I will have to call you back" and I said in my sobbing voice "oh okay." He immediately said "what is wrong" and I told him I was being admitted to the hospital and tried my best to relay the info I was given but I was a bit overwhelmed so I dont think I did a very good job of it! He later told me his heart dropped because he thought I was calling to tell him we lost the babies...Let's hope that conversation never occurs!

Later on last night I actually felt what a contraction feels like...I think bc I was more aware...and being a FTM its not something you can really describe! Then 10 minutes later I had a sec one...scary moment. They ended up giving me Brethain (sp?) for the contractions...which makes you kinda jittery! Luckily they also gave me Ambien to sleep. Nothing like being jittery trying to sleep on your side with heartburn! So I was also given Malox and Procardia (sp?) to help calm the uterus as well...between all of that it is looking much better today. Though the night nurse said I may stay through Sunday.

My OB says I will be on bed rest at home if all goes well for at least 2 weeks...which means I have to really make myself be good. I am not a person who can easily sit still...but my number one goal is to get as far along as I can, obviously!

Pics from last months Ultrasound

Hi All,

I have been so busy over the last month that I have not posted pics from my last visit to the doctor for my U/S...when i get back home I will share those images with you! My mom got to go with me on this visit and she is very proud of her baby dolls!!